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K&B
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American drugstore chain (1905–1997)
K&B (initialism of Katz & Besthoff) was a drug store chain headquartered in New Orleans. Founded in 1905, it expanded to have stores in the United States Gulf Coast region until it was purchased by Rite Aid in 1997. Gustave Katz partnered with Sydney J. Besthoff at 732 Canal Street, New Orleans in 1905, and continually expanded through the 20th century to become a regional chain.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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K&B (initialism of Katz & Besthoff) was a drug store chain headquartered in New Orleans. Founded in 1905, it expanded to have stores in the United States Gulf Coast region until it was purchased by Rite Aid in 1997.2
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- WikipediaK&B
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- WikidataQ6322393
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- 1WikidataK&B on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaK&B on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsK&B logo by RilennEdits, CC BY-SA 4.0